Our homes are brimming with appliances and devices. Most of them are set and forget, but some need some TLC to ensure they perform correctly. Your solar panels and system fall into the latter category. Regular check-ups, maintenance, and cleaning will not only see your system performing optimally but also potentially identify issues.
Solar system health checks, like those offered by Solar Service Guys, protect your investment and ensure that your panels, inverter, and battery meet or exceed your warranty periods.
The services they offer
Solar Service Guys serve homeowners and businesses across NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA and the ACT. Established in 2006, they’ve completed over 17,500 site visits in 2024 alone. With a team of 110+ staff, they don’t sell or install systems; they just service, repair, and health‑check them thoroughly.
What to expect as a homeowner
Their homeowner services include three core offerings:
- Health check: Full inspection of panels, inverter, wiring, switchboards, isolators and earthing systems. They monitor inverter logs, check safety compliance, and assess performance data.
- Solar panel cleaning: Using eco‑friendly methods, they wipe away dust, bird droppings, grime and contaminants to restore output.
- Annual maintenance plan: Combines a health check and cleaning once a year. You get priority scheduling, a history of reports, and improved peace of mind.
For commercial clients
They also service larger installations with tailored commercial health checks and preventative maintenance plans. Same level of detail, same rigorous inspection – just scaled up.
Repair‑first ethos
If something’s faulty, they apply a repair‑first philosophy. Whether panels, inverters or wiring, they diagnose, fix, refurbish, and only recommend replacement if absolutely necessary. They hold the correct licences and work with major manufacturers, meaning they know systems inside and out.
Why servicing your solar system matters
Keeping check of your solar system and components comes with many benefits.
Protect your performance
Dirty panels can knock 10–20 per cent from your output. Over time, loose connections, degraded connectors, or faulty inverters silently munch your kilowatts. A health check finds and tackles these issues fast.
Keeping you safe
Electrical faults, corroded wiring or missing earthing create real safety hazards. Their checks include safety compliance reviews, isolator tests and grounding inspections to reduce fire risk and keep things legal and safe.
Monitor batteries (if applicable)
If you have a hybrid or battery storage system, they’ll test charge/discharge cycles, storage health and inverter communication. They also review fault logs and compliance for hybrid setups.
Get clarity with a report
Every service includes a detailed, written report, with photos, performance insights and expert recommendations. If repairs are needed, they quote them clearly, with no surprises.
Maximise your warranty
Regular maintenance keeps you aligned with manufacturer warranty terms and safeguards your investment. Inverter warranties often require yearly servicing to remain valid.
How often should you service your solar?
Solar Service Guys recommends annual checks for system efficiency, safety and warranty compliance. Many technicians and the Clean Energy Council also suggest at least a check every two years, but annual is safer. If you’re along the coast or in bushfire zones, more frequent checks help stay ahead of wear.
Signs your system needs a check
Watch out for these red flags:
- Unexpectedly high power bills
- Inverter error messages or communication dropouts
- Sudden dips in generation despite good sun
- Visible panel cracks, shading or staining
- You rely more on the grid during daylight hours
If any of these ring a bell, book a health check. Solar Service Guys can diagnose and fix before it gets costly.
A typical service day explained
On arrival, technicians check in, explain what they’ll do and then get to work. They’ll test isolators, inspect panels, check switchboards and measure inverter output. Cleaning may follow if you’ve bundled it in. They wrap up by walking you through findings, and follow up with a full written summary and quotes (if needed).
Why trust Solar Service Guys?
They’re the largest dedicated solar service network in Australia: local, fast, reliable. They don’t pitch new systems; they fix what’s there. They’ve done thousands of jobs, work with all major brands, and support both residential and commercial systems. Their team is licensed, trained and backed by Omnidian for global performance support.
Protect your solar investment
You wouldn’t let your car run without oil changes. Or skip pool cleaning for years. Your solar system deserves the same respect. A little touch here or repair there today could save a bundle and keep the panels pumping for decades.
Solar Service Guys make it simple. Through their health checks, cleaning and maintenance plans, they help keep your system efficient, safe and long‑lived. Book your system health check and clean via the button below.
